The Truth About IPAD PRO

When it comes to tablets it is all about quality, functionality, screen resolution and screen real estate.
1. You cannot fully enjoy a tablet if you can't see the picture on the screen. This tablet has a very large screen.
2. You cannot fully enjoy writing on a tablet unless you have enough space on the tablet to write on. This screen has a lot of space to write on
3. You can't enjoy a tablet that runs hot or feels very warm which is a sign it will over heat and break down. The iPAD pro does not run hot or very warm.
4. The battery life lasts for a really long time.
5. It has a very quick processor
6. It does not come with a key board
7. My favorite gaming device
8. My favorite device to watch netflix on
9. Really light way and easy to carry
10. If you get a keyboard it will act as a cover and a stand.
ABOUT THE PENCIL
1. It has a slippery, solid feel to it so I had to buy a pencil grip for it. Problem Solved
2. The battery on it doesn't last that long so you have to recharge it
3. You can't recharge the IPAD pro while the pencil is charging because you have to stick the pencil into the same place you stick the charger.
4. The pencil is good for drawing, but not good for writing. While writing I noticed that parts of the letters were missing or not showing up. Not better than using an actual pen or pencil
5. The Pencil does not appear to have any pressure sensitivity features to it.
6. There are not very many apps for the use of the Pencil for an artist and whatever artwork you did on the IPAD would be difficult to share.
7. If all you want to do are pencil sketches and drawing the pencil does that well.
8. The pencil does not come with the iPAD pro it costs $99 and has to be purchased separately. The stores and the on line stores have been out of stock.
IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS ARTIST
Please try out the iPAD pro with a pencil, and the Microsoft Surface Pro which comes with a pen and the Microsoft Book which comes with a pen and a key board and a 13.5 inch screen before you make a final decision and a big investment. The Microsoft Surface Pro and the Microsoft Book both have digitizers and pressure sensitivity and work with all Adobe products and PC art software and feel amazing. If you are on a serious budget then try the Wacom Itus art med. size tablet that just plugs into a tablet and does amazing pressure sensitive art.
I personally own iPAD pro, Microsoft Book and the Wacom Intuos because I am a serious artist and like them all the same but for different reasons.
BOTTOM LINE:
This is the best iPAD and tablet on the market. Throw in the pencil and it is PURE JOY AND FUN!

I would recommend this to a friend

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ardohm

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Excellent clarity and responsiveness!

Posted 2 years ago

ardohm

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I was very hesitant to jump to the new Ipad Pro from my smaller v4. After reading through countless reviews and watching endless videos on it I was pretty much sold. It is very large which is either a pro/con depending on how you want to use it. I used mine with an attached keyboard case which worked flawless.
I already have a 13 and 15 inch macbook but I wanted something I could travel around with light weight and EXCELLENT battery life. The other reason I chose to setup this way is when I am just relaxing doing my typical web browsing or reading I do not enjoy having the heat/weight of my laptop in my lap. Ok and I used it to pay "Clash of Clans" also......
Pros:
- Great battery life
- The display is amazing as on all apple displays!
- Obviously its IOS so..... runs great and amazing resource of apps and - seamless integration with all my other devices (which is a lot)
- Very portable for the size (I am used to lugging around my 13inch mb pro) so this has helped a lot for me when I have to go to my childrens Dr. Appts to throw on netflix or hulu (Does require a hotspot or tethering I did not get/need a data plan with mine)
- The very cool keyboard cases that now apple offers but I bought mine prior to them releasing theirs. They are great for writing etc.
Cons:
- Not for me but perhaps others the size if your looking for something really mobile and not used to lugging around this it can become a burden (although its very light)
- It does not charge very quickly when plugged into another device. I typically use an outlet when charging but as I said above the battery life is pretty amazing

I would recommend this to a friend

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msbookfan

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Top Tablet Second Rate Pencil

Pros: The tablet is a giant ipad with the same apps. As far as a tablet is concerned this is the best tablet on the market. I like the screen real estate and the picture quality. The screen does not heat up when you play games or watch movies. It is much easier to read text on it. It is light weight and easy to hold and carry. Plus you hear next to nothing about iPADS breaking, over heating, freezing and crashing.
Cons: The pencil was a big disappointment. It does not come with the IPAD pro and costs $99 extra. When I bought the pencil and used it I found it to be round and slippery, very difficult to hold. When I used the pencil to draw with I noticed it had no pressure sensitivity or Wacoom feel to it. When I tried to write letters parts of the letters were missing which would make it impossible to use as a writing instrument. When I tried to write on one note or draw on a web page it doesn't work. When I looked for apps there were few that cost money and none for free to try out before making a decision. This pencil cannot be used with serious artists software such as adobe Photoshop, illustrator, etc. Even if it could be the function of it is limited compared to Wacom or the N trig pen that is sold with Microsoft surface 4 and Microsoft Book. The pencil is primitive and good for children who are just learning to use a pencil. Bottom line is the pencil is primitive compared to the N-Trig or Wacom. If you are an artist especially a serious one make sure you try out and compare the use of this pencil and the pen with Microsoft surface 4 and a wacom before you invest your money. The other downside is this comes with no key board. The final deal breaker is that the use of the iPAD is extremely limited compared to the use of a Microsoft surface pro 4 that runs on windows. I like to take screen shots and render videos and couldn't find a way to do this with the IPAD. On a final note the iPAD pro is a Tablet it never has been and never will be a lap top, or lap top replacement. From the perspective of a tablet it is the best tablet on the market no doubt. If iPad wants to stay relevant they need to come up with a product that has the same function as their lap tops and a Wacom pressure sensitive screen or I am afraid that Microsoft will take the lead with their pro 4 and book product as the go to for professional artists and users.

I would recommend this to a friend

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1neeto

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Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

3

A great tablet but that's it.

Well it's an iPad, nothing much can be said besides what most people know. I bought this for 90% business along with the Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard which I'll review separately.
The good:
Great display, and touchscreen response as expected from an iPad, the pressure sensor is very accurate, which is a must if you plan to do things like art. The four speaker system brings very clear sound that doesn't distort even at full volume. dont expect much bass at all, but just very clear sound. One of my favorite features for sure. It is also fairly lightweight, even with the keyboard attached (not included).
Its performance is great, very speedy, and very stable. In 5 months, it hasn't crashed. Some cool features like split screen web browsing and app multitasking works great and very intuitive. And of course like most apple products, it's aesthetically pleasing and greatly packaged. It truly is something special when you unbox an Apple product.
The bad:
Unfortunately, it is still just a tablet that runs on a mobile OS. That's just a flaw that you can't get around when you consider the competition. Also add the fact that there's only a lightning port and no USB or HDMI or DVI ports and then you'll realize you have to buy pricey adapters if you plan to connect it to a projector, or a TV, or any other pheriperal that would require any of those ports. And like I mentioned, it runs on a mobile OS, that's a huge limitation if you plan on using it for something like business.
The bottom line:
It is called the iPad Pro, and that's a great marketing name because it sounds like it's designed for professional use, like a laptop replacement. It is not. After you buy the iPad, and the keyboard, and the pencil, and whatever adapter you need to be able to use it "professionally", then you'll realize that you just spent a whole lot of money trying to make your tablet look like a Surface Pro, and still fall short, very short.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Kash

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

Awesome Device

The good:
- Stunning display.
- Large screen is very enjoyable. Split screen is awesome. Totally different experience compared to smaller ipad.
- Four speakers and surround sound is powerful and enhances user experience.
- Apple pencil and the keyboard takes this tablet to the next level (of being a laptop contender)
- It's the fastest tablet on earth. It's also faster than Macbook and Macbook Air. Multitasking is smooth. No choking.
The bad:
- Heavy and not easy to hold due to large size. Especially holding it one hand is a challenge unless you are Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Battery life could be better. It's not as bad as some other tablets but definitely not impressive.
Is this a laptop replacement?
- It depends. If you are a power user that is doing heavy multi-tasking using several applications, trying to upload photos, editing videos etc. this machine handles all performance-wise however you still will keep finding yourself you wish you were on a laptop. It's still much more easier and seamless on a laptop. On the other hand, if you just check emails, do social media and web browsing, edit photos etc. on your laptop, then iPad Pro will not disappoint you.
Should you get an iPad Air or iPad Pro?
- It depends. If you want to carry your iPad around with you everywhere, I would go with the smaller iPad Air because it's considerably lighter and more practical. If you will occasionally take it out and mostly use it at home or office iPad Pro is a better choice. Of course there is also money factor. iPad Pro is more expensive so you need to decide if it’s with it for you depending on how you plan to use it.

I would recommend this to a friend

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consumer

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Couldn't replace my laptop, but excellent tablet

Posted 3 years ago

consumer

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My portable gear includes the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and a Yoga 2 Pro. I love the big screen of the Pro and can't wait for my Pencil to arrive. It can get a little heavy if all you need to do is read e-mails or news-feeds, but luckily for me, the Air handles that nicely. The screen is great, however, I wasn't "wowed" at first because it feels like the home screens aren't taking advantage of the Pro's size. It seems there are the same amount of apps per page as on my Air, but they are just spread out on the Pro. The speakers are great, and the sound seems to improve when you have it in a case (I use the DodoCase and the Origami). I don't see how this can replace my Yoga for the "heavy lifting" type tasks (meaning photo editing and extended writing for me), since apps do not feel like full-fledged programs. I am not interested in the keyboard for this, but I do plan to do a good amount of photo editing with the Pencil. For now, I mainly use the Pro to read things like sheet music or recipes, where I can't hold the tablet or I am at a greater distance than arm's length. I don't play games, but I do watch a lot of videos and read, so I get a lot of use out of the Pro and its bigger size. I never expected it to replace my laptop, but I am still impressed for what it can do.

I would recommend this to a friend

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Ritchie

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Overall, very good!

Posted 2 years ago

Ritchie

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It runs fast, no hiccups as of yet, and does what I need it to do. The screen is great. The speakers are very good for a thin tablet, but the sound is not as good as it's hyped up to be, in my opinion. Charging seems to be slow but the majority of the time I charge it is over night anyway. Apple has now come out with a faster charger and cable as an extra purchase. My advice is, if you charge as I do, overnight, don't bother. Although the new charger and cable should have been included with the tablet in the first place! Also, now that the 9.7 iPad Pro was just released, some of the features on that should have been on this too like larger cameras (no, I don't take pics with it, but still...) and always on Hey, Siri (I would think they could still update the larger Pro's to allow this).
I purchased this as a companion device with a larger screen (for text books, sketching, and overall greater viewing area over smaller tablets) and not as a "laptop replacement". I did not purchase the keyboard for it because I still prefer to do any lengthy amount of work on my 15" laptop with a full sturdy keyboard, not just on this tablet but any tablet/hybrid device. The on screen keyboard is fine for the little typing I do on it. The pencil stylus (optional purchase and expensive) works very well with it.

I would recommend this to a friend

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Scottyboy86

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

Great device, best iPad I've ever owned

Posted 3 years ago

Scottyboy86

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Although my local Bestbuy was soldout and I purchased the item and logitech keyboard at Apple, I do 90% of my Apple shopping at Bestbuy and there reviews are the reason I purchased. I went with the 32GB because I also own a Early 2015 Macbook Pro Retina. I share the tablet and computer with my girlfriend, so it works great as I'm currently in my last semester in college and on days I take the Laptop she uses this and on the days I take this to school I can tell you its very close to being a laptop replacement. Although I was upset I wasn't able to get the Apple Pencil as it's sold out everywhere, I did get the Logitech keyboard over the Apple one due to the backlighting. It definitely comes close to duplicating my $1,300 Macbook Pro for a little over half the price. The Logitech keyboard does a great job being a macbook type imitation keyboard and the screen quality and performance are amazing. There is simply no lag and the new multitasking is amazing. I can definitely see myself getting full use of this product, especially since I am getting a little more than 10 hours of battery life per charge.